Modakeke Muslim Intellectual Forum, on Thursday, June 29 hosted the newly decorated acting Comptroller General of Customs, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his well-wishers to an unforgettable reception.
The event was held at the Cameron Hotel and Events Palace, Modakeke, Osun State to felicitate him on his achievements and recent appointment.
Alhaji Adeniyi was the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of Strategic Research and Policy before President Tinubu announced him as the Ag CG of Nigeria’s Customs and Excise on June 19.
The Customs boss remains one of the three Muslims among the eight new security chiefs recently appointed by the Nigerian president.
In a welcome address, the Amir of the group, Prof. Kamil Rauf Alabi of the Department of Mathematics, University of Ilorin, appreciated everyone in attendance, urging them to emulate the impeccable character of the new Customs boss, even as he urged them to keep praying for the new Comptroller-General.
In an admonition, the Naibul Imam of the University of Benin, Prof. AbdulLateef Adeyemo enjoined the new Comptroller-General to keep up the good work which has stood him out and has proven to be rewarding through the grace of God.
The UNIBEN don called on Alhaji Adeniyi, a devout Muslim, to selflessly mentor successors, adding that, “Success is not successful until it has a successful successor.”
The high point of the occasion was the presentation of an award that symbolises the love for the Customs chief.
The plaque was presented by Justice Sikiru Oke on behalf of the group.
While presenting the award, Justice Oke spoke about how trustworthy Alhaji Adeniyi has been. He consequently encouraged the youths to emulate his sterling qualities.
The Royal Father of the day, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola Ajibise Ogo1 equally sought for people’s prayer on the Ag. Comptroller-General, even as he urged people not to put too much pressure on him.
Prominent members of the community and several groups were in attendance which included Alhaji Tajudeen Oke, Alhaji Fatai Kolawole Adeshina, Chief Benjamin Adeyemi, Chief Adeniyi, members of FOMWAN, MMEC, MSSN as well as community leaders and chiefs.
Responding, the Acting Comptroller-General, Alhaji Bashir Adeniyi attributed his success to the glory of God, as he expressed his appreciation to the organisers of the events.
He also expressed joy over the show of love by the entire community and the group.
He admonished the youths to get quality education to aid their personal development.
“Let all our youths acquire education and stay above board, as education is a sine qua non for personal growth and development”.
He preached religious tolerance as he lauded some Christian groups who have also invited him to a similar event and which he promised to attend.
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